VORTEX

Beginning around "Pyragony X", Amon Düül II began embarking on a more streamlined prog sound - more accessible, less weird, and generally less interesting, if still quite good. By the end of the '70's, however, this lineup pretty much petered out, leading to the far more intriguing version known as Amon Düül (UK). But II still had one more album to do, and "Vortex" was the result. And you know what...a lot of fans dislike this one (as they do all the '80's Amon Düül releases), but forget all of that. "Vortex" is a fantastic album, easily the best one Düül II had made since "Hijack". It is still more (cough) commercial (cough) than that one, but what on earth. It is really one outstanding work and a great way for Düül II to go out. Of course, Amon Düül II would return in the '90's, but this was a fine swansong for them and a fitting signpost for what Amon Düül (UK) would go on to achieve.

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